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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Chapter 4, pgs. 76-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information did Howard have access to?
(a) German forces estimates.
(b) Reconnaissance photos and topological reports of the area.
(c) Resistance reports of the area.
(d) German prisoner reports.

2. Howard decided that ____________ would take the pillbox out.
(a) Howard and his platoon.
(b) The men of glider #1 minus Brotheridge's platoon.
(c) The men of glider #4.
(d) The bombers towing the gliders.

3. Where was the 6th Airborne slated to deploy during the invasion?
(a) East of the Orne River.
(b) South of Lisieux.
(c) West of Caen.
(d) North of Bagnolet.

4. What was Howard not allowed to do with the maps, photos, and his plan to take the bridges?
(a) Leave the building.
(b) Study them.
(c) Devise training plans from them.
(d) Sit with them at the building.

5. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?
(a) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.
(b) There was not a difference.
(c) The officers didn't need to be able to think quickly.
(d) The officers did not have to speak German.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Hans A. Von Luck's headquarters?

2. What bridges did General Gale decide should be taken intact?

3. What was issued to the men of Company D on May 29, 1944?

4. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

5. Where was the 6th Airborne stationed in 1943?

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